-H.M.S. Hood Crew Information-
H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the sinking
In Remembrance of
John Henry Green
Place of birth: Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England
Parents: George and Anna Green
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Ordinary Signalman
Service Number: P/JX 224199
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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Biographical Information:
"Jack", as he was known to family and friends, was born on 24th June 1916 to George and Anna Green, of Grimsby, Lincolnshire. He was a keen sportsman and gifted pianist. He was 24 years old at the time of his loss.
Additional Photographs
None at this time.
Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire, England
Photos of the memorial
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea, Hampshire, England
Photos of the memorial
The part of the memorial in which the Hood casualty names can be found.
(Panels 45 to 61)
John's name is in Column 2 of Panel 52.
Detail of John's name.
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
His brother, George Green (photo, April 2004; information, Dec 2004)